VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: MEDARVA

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RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) - It’s believed that up to 25% of children have vision problems that are significant enough to affect learning. MEDARVA Foundation sponsors W.H.E.E.L.S. (Where Healthy Eyes and Ears Lead to Success) – a program of Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic - that brings state-of-the-art equipment into schools for screenings. Tim Gresham, President and CEO of Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic and Alison Markow, Director of Children’s Programs at Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic join us to explain the impact of W.H.E.E.L.S.